So kind of a scary/ worrisome situation

A little back history, I've had 2 miscarriages that didn't make it past 6 weeks about 3 years ago. Last year I gave birth to my son, 0 complications during pregnancy. My doctor never prescribed me progesterone even though I had 2 previous losses and never tested my levels when I was pregnant with my son. I've never had a history of levels either. Well i'm pregnant again and without testing anything, she prescribed me progesterone. I thought it's kinda weird, but I've read tons of women on here are being prescribed it, so no real concerns. Well ive been taking it for a month now and had to get my prescription refilled today. I went to the same pharmacist and before she gave me my pills, she asked if I was at risk for being pregnant because pregnant women should not take it. I told her I already was, that's why they prescribed it. She seriously freaked out and yelled WHAT??? Then told me I should never be on it while pregnant and said she needed to call my dr. My dr's nurse told her it's normal for them to prescribe and they don't usually test the levels. She gave it to me but was very hesitant and insisted I get a 2nd opinion. I can't stop thinking about it. I know the dr knows more than the pharmacist, but i just found it so strange her reaction. Any one else had this happen?

Comments (17)

That pharmacist is ridiculous. It's 100% safe to take progesterone while pregnant. You're body produces progesterone while pregnant. I worked in pharmacy for 3 years and it's very commonly prescribed. That pharmacist sounds like a newbie.

There are varieties of progesterone that aren't to be used for pregnancy but if you are on prometrium you are good. For example, provera is a very synthetic progesterone strictly used to induce a period. And obviously the type of progesterone in combination or mini BCP are contraindicated for pregnancy. But even those are unlikely to actually cause a problem while pregnant, look at all the women who get pregnant while on BCP.

Your pharmacist sounds a little dumb..... I'd be paranoid and make sure the pill you got was actually the one prescribed, check the pill description on the bottle or paperwork and make sure it matches the actual pill, JIC.

Progesterone helps support implantation during early pregnancy - that’s why your doctor prescribed it even though they may have not tested your levels. I’m not sure what to say about the pharmacist’s reaction - that’s very odd! Progesterone is commonly prescribed to pregnant women, particularly those with a history of loss or those on fertility treatments.

That pharmacist is ridiculous. It's 100% safe to take progesterone while ...

Posted
07/17/2018

That pharmacist is ridiculous. It's 100% safe to take progesterone while pregnant. You're body produces progesterone while pregnant. I worked in pharmacy for 3 years and it's very commonly prescribed. That pharmacist sounds like a newbie.

She was an old lady but i guess that doesn't mean she's experienced lol.

There are varieties of progesterone that aren't to be used for pregnancy ...

Posted
07/17/2018

There are varieties of progesterone that aren't to be used for pregnancy but if you are on prometrium you are good. For example, provera is a very synthetic progesterone strictly used to induce a period. And obviously the type of progesterone in combination or mini BCP are contraindicated for pregnancy. But even those are unlikely to actually cause a problem while pregnant, look at all the women who get pregnant while on BCP.
Your pharmacist sounds a little dumb..... I'd be paranoid and make sure the pill you got was actually the one prescribed, check the pill description on the bottle or paperwork and make sure it matches the actual pill, JIC.

Good point! After you said that i checked and it is prometrium...i wonder why she freaked out that way.

That pharmacist needs to sit down. Seriously, to freak out like that and cause you unnecessary stress and worry over something that a large number of women are taking safely while pregnant to stay pregnant or get pregnant.... I would be so upset, in her position a freak out like that would warrant a write up.

That pharmacist needs to sit down. Seriously, to freak out like that and caus...

Posted
07/18/2018

That pharmacist needs to sit down. Seriously, to freak out like that and cause you unnecessary stress and worry over something that a large number of women are taking safely while pregnant to stay pregnant or get pregnant.... I would be so upset, in her position a freak out like that would warrant a write up.

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